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Divide 72/10 with 10/5

1st number: 7 2/10, 2nd number: 2 0/5

72/10 ÷ 10/5 is 18/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 10/5: 5/10
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/10 ÷ 10/5 = 72/10 × 5/10
  3. = 72 × 5/10 × 10 = 360/100
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/5
  5. In mixed form: 33/5

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